Ok, Christine, I love all my good rock, pop, and everything else that sounds good. But when I want to write and not pay attention to anything else, I listen to classical. I have a Pandora station for John Williams where I've added a few songs to it for randomness. I don't write Sci-Fi (and I do end up with a lot of Titanic and Braveheart), but I find the soothing music relaxing enough to help me keep my mind focused but not boring to the point that I'd rather sleep than write.

I have a mixed playlist that plays has everything from opera and Chopin to Muse and Nightwish. It also plays John Denver, Enya, Enigma, The Killers, and even some Techno. I really don't like listening to the same genre when I write and I find the the right song always comes on when I need it too. Have fun making yours. I had a blast.

I listen to a lot of new age or soundtracks when I'm writing. Amethystium creates awesome mood music, as does David Arkenstone, David Lanz, and more. (I'd be happy to send you a full list if you want it.) The only vocal people I can listen to when I'm writing are Enya and Loreena McKennitt, for some reason. They don't distract me. Best of luck on your tuneage search.

Wow. I have a huge list. I play my music by the mood of my character or chapter. I have tons of songs in each category, but here's a few from each list:

-Anger (my favorite list of songs!)Forgive by Rebecca Lynn HowardPicture to Burn by Taylor SwiftSince U Been Gone by Kelly ClarksonI Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan JettBefore He Cheats by Carrie Underwood

-Tender/SadConcrete Angel by Martina McBrideTo Where You Are by Josh GrobanYou Were Meant for Me by JewelJust a Dream by Carrie Underwood

-Upbeat/PartyParty in the USA by Miley CyrusHoedown Throwdown by Miley CyrusLife is a Highway by Rascal Flatts

-Lovey DoveyL-O-V-E by Nat King ColeI Love You Always Forever by Donna LewisCrush by David ArchuletaLove Story by Taylor SwiftYou Belong with Me by Taylor Swift

-Power Girl (or other "Strong" moment)You Gotta Be by Des'reeBreakaway by Kelly ClarksonWho Says You Can't Go Home by Bon Jovi w/ Sugarland

I have tons more if you're looking for a certain emotion or tone. Music is really key for me. I can use it to push myself through chores (blah!) or to manipulate my emotions to get just the right feel in my writing.

I have a hodge podge of music on my play lists, I admit that my kids helped me put it together. But I find that while like danyelle I really feel the emotion of a particular character or scene with the energy of a certain song or set of songs, I end up needing it to be quiet to write, or I can't hear what needs to be written. Wierd huh?

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